As Tropical Storm Gustav gains strength and heads straight into the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana residents can feel a lot better about replacing the blubbering Blanco with Mr. Bobby Jindal as their elected Governor. Unlike Blanco and Nagin who seemed to be caught off guard with a hurricane - which are yearly threats to their state and city - Jindal is already planning ahead... almost a week ahead. Which, in hurricane time, is eons.
He sent out an email to residents urging them to get ready for the worst and to know exactly how and when they will respond to Gustav's ominous projected path.
A Website called "Get a Game Plan" is up and ready to serve the people of Louisiana with some good old fashioned public service announcements about what to do just in case. I loved this little flash announcement going through Louisiana's finest (i.e. Les Miles, GEAUX tigers!)
- Dear Friends,
Hurricane Gustav is currently forecasted to enter the Gulf of Mexico this weekend as a major hurricane. We do not know whether this storm will impact Louisiana, but now is the time to make certain that you and your family have a gameplan. Preparation for storms is absolutely critical, and I encourage you to visit our website, www.GetaGameplan.org, to find tips and ideas for individual emergency plans. Make certain you have an evacuation plan for your family and pets, as well as 3 to 5 days of supplies such as water, non-perishable foods, and batteries in case of emergency.
Safety is our first concern when storms are approaching, and having a plan in place is of the utmost importance. We will be closely monitoring the situation as the storm progresses, and encourage you to monitor your local media outlets to obtain the most current information on Hurricane Gustav.
Sincerely,
Governor Bobby Jindal
I'm hoping that all of this is for nothing and that Gustav veers off course or dissipates so my state won't have to deal with another hurricane. But I would appreciate your prayers for the friends and family I have there.
Hanii Y
Yea for planning!
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2:wow: And here I thought all the residents of LA were bumbling idiots. Go figure.
3Good for them. Way to be ahead of the game.
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There are three types of lies. 1)Lies, 2)D@mn lies, and 3) Statistics.
GEAUX TIGERS!
Oh wait, we're talking about hurricanes aren't we...sorry, I'm a little excited.
4That's great, and I notice there are sections on mitigation, returning afterward, and "Special Needs".
Are there PSAs running on televsion, too? I suspect the web-savvy folks aren't usually the ones who get caught unprepared.
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I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig, you get dirty;
and besides, the pig likes it. --George Bernard Shaw
I'm happy a game plan is in place. But, I'm seriously hoping and praying Gustav won't end up being a serious hurricane. Our city is located in its path, our neighborhood is on an island, we're located on a harbor, and were really, really close to the ocean.
I'll definitely be praying
for everyone. 
Btw., I'm so sick of them announcing every tropical storm and tropical depression like it's going to turn into a huge hurricane.
It doesn't help the housing market around here at all. But with Gustav, I think it was/is very wise for the
weather/media to be talking so much about it.
6Here's hoping it just becomes a big rain and nothing more. If it does it will take the attention away from the Republican Convention. Maybe Gustav is DNC plot.
7If Gustav becomes a major hurricane, I can hear Gore now rehyping the already disproven connection between GWT and hurricanes.
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There are three types of lies. 1)Lies, 2)D@mn lies, and 3) Statistics.
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